National Shooting Sports Foundation Inc
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) is a trade association for the firearms industry based in Shelton, Connecticut. Founded in 1961, the organization serves as the industry's primary advocacy and membership organization, with thousands of members including manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen's organizations, and publishers nationwide.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$98.3M
+25.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$811K
+0.0% YoY
Grant Count
36
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$23K
+0.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
NSSF's stated purpose is to promote the shooting sports and foster a better understanding of recreational shooting. The organization works for the general welfare of hunting, target shooting, firearms safety, and an understanding of proper and correct handling of sporting firearms. More broadly, NSSF's mission is to promote, protect, and preserve hunting and the shooting sports.
Primary program areas include:
SHOT Show — NSSF holds its annual trade show, which allows members of the shooting, hunting, and outdoor trades to showcase their products and services and share information about the latest developments in the industry. The SHOT Show is the largest gun show in the United States, held annually in Las Vegas, attracting over 50,000 attendees to 630,000 square feet of exhibition space.
Safety & Education — NSSF publishes and distributes newsletters, pamphlets, and publications to members and the general public to educate them on the safe use of sporting firearms, various sport shooting events, and wildlife conservation programs related to hunting and the shooting sports. The organization promotes gun safety by distributing gun locks and other gun safety materials.
Government Relations — NSSF represents the interests of the firearm industry through coordination with political, regulatory, and membership organizations, advocating for the industry's best interests in Washington, D.C., and state capitals throughout the country.
Grantmaking
NSSF operates a grantmaking program with recent activity including:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
NSSF's grantmaking has primarily focused on Georgia, Oregon, and Florida, though the organization's advocacy and membership activities are national in scope.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $98,306,350
- Total Revenues: $58,981,425
- Total Expenses: $50,204,286
- Total Giving: $1,324,238
- Number of Employees: 58
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $98,306,350 | $78,527,174 | $68,041,486 |
| Revenue | $58,981,425 | $57,068,690 | $51,692,186 |
| Expenses | $50,204,286 | $46,528,441 | $36,101,896 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,402,046 | $3,311,573 | $-1,093,697 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
145 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from National Shooting Sports Foundation Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Joseph Bartozzi — Principal Officer/President and CEO
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT L SCOTT | CHAIRMAN | 3 | — |
| STEPHEN HORNADY | CO-VICE CHAIRMAN | 3 | — |
| JEFFREY REH | CO-VICE CHAIRMAN | 3 | — |
| BRETT FLAUGHER | TREASURER | 3 | — |
| TRAVIS HALL | SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| JOSHUA W DORSEY IV | GOVERNOR | 3 | — |
| JIM CHANDLEY | GOVERNOR | 3 | — |
| SANDY CHISHOLM | GOVERNOR | 3 | — |
| BRUCE PETTET | GOVERNOR | 3 | — |
| RICHARD SPRAGUE | GOVERNOR | 3 | — |
| BRYAN TUCKER | GOVERNOR | 3 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER KILLOY | GOVERNOR/MEMBER-AT-LARGE | 3 | — |
| JASON VANDERBRINK | GOVERNOR | 3 | — |
| PAUL CHARTIER | GOVERNOR | 3 | — |
| TOM GRESHAM | GOVERNOR (UNTIL 1/24) | 3 | — |
| JEANELLE WESTROM | GOVERNOR | 3 | — |
| LAURIE ARONSON | GOVERNOR | 3 | — |
| MARTY DANIEL | GOVERNOR | 3 | — |
| JOSEPH BARTOZZI | PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 28.5 | $762,059 |
| LAWRENCE G KEANE | SR. VP/GENERAL COUNSEL/ASST. SECRETARY | 28.5 | $608,094 |
| JOHN SMITH | VP/CFO/ASST. TREASURER | 28.5 | $408,721 |
| CHRISTOPHER DOLNACK | SENIOR VP/CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER | 40 | $519,783 |
| DEBORAH KENNEY | VP, HR & ADMIN | 40 | $413,684 |
| WILLIAM DUNN | VP, MARKETING | 40 | $297,834 |
| ROSS BIDDLE | MANAGING DIRECTOR, IT | 40 | $229,707 |
| JAKE MCGUIGAN | MANAGING DIRECTOR, STATE AFFAIRS | 40 | $213,114 |
| JOHN MCNAMARA | MANAGING DIRECTOR, MEMBER SERVICES | 40 | $186,146 |
| WILLIAM BRASSARD | SENIOR DIRECTOR, COMMUNICATIONS | 40 | $183,362 |
| PATRICK ROTHWELL | MANAGING DIRECTOR, FEDERAL AFFAIRS | 40 | $211,781 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
NSSF has announced the opening of 2026 Hunting Heritage Trust Grant applications and continues to operate the First Shots program, which provides resources and support to shooting ranges and instructors. The organization also hosts an annual NSSF Marketing & Leadership Summit (scheduled for May 12, 2026) that examines business culture within the firearm industry.
NSSF Opens 2026 Hunting Heritage Trust Grant Applications \u2022 NSSFData last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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